Hopkins joins Patriots coaching staff as WR coach, bringing Hall of Fame-caliber expertise.

Hopkins is working with the Patriots coaching staff in a coaching role, assisting the wide receivers and personnel department as he transitions to a post-playing career. Robert Spillane, a former Tennessee Titan teammate, praised him as 'a potential Hall of Fame guy' who 'played the game the right way.' Hunter Henry noted Hopkins' exceptional production as 'one of the best receivers of the past decade' and emphasized the value of having him in the building to 'pick his brain on a lot of different things.' Marcus Jones highlighted Hopkins' expertise in route progressions, late hands, and ball skills as assets that will benefit the defensive backs in understanding receiver techniques.